Individualized Learning Plans - 3 Student Stories
At BCS, we’re in the business of creating flexible schedules and plans to fit with your life. Our staff, instructors, and engagement specialists put their heads together with you to create an Individual Learning Plan that gets you to graduation. Find out what that looks like for 3 of our students.
You Have Options! Career Tech + Dual Enrollment
We celebrate all the options our students have at BCS! You can earn your diploma, and get a start on your career with Career Tech Education (CTE), or get credit for college. Our options are suited to teens who are going places in life!
Demonstrated Mastery Model
BCS is an alternative high school with a lot of flexibility and compassion — and solid requirements for students to prove that they understand the content of their classes in what we call the Demonstrated Mastery Model. Learn more…
Year-Round Enrollment
Changing schools can be daunting - but the rewards of finding the right school can be huge. Set yourself up for success and enroll at BCS today - we keep enrollment open year-round.
You Can Do Hard Things
Everybody’s “hard thing” is different, but that doesn’t stop us from finding a way to help you conquer it and achieve your dreams. BCS knows how to support you and partner with you to earn your diploma. Learn more about us.
3 Schools, 1 Mission = BCS Changes Lives
We are here to make high school work for you. We have schools in Mansfield, Marion, & London and they all have the same mission - to help you earn your diploma. Find out how BCS will change your life.
Judgement-Free Zone
There is no judgement at BCS - there is only a strong desire and commitment to help students earn their diploma. We honor differences, find strengths, and welcome all.
When Is It Time To Change Schools?
Changing schools can be intimidating - but the benefits of finding a school that works for YOU far outweigh the nervous feelings. We will make the move to BCS as easy as possible - is it time for you to find out if BCS is your new school?
What “Community” Means at Buckeye
Community is right there in our name - Buckeye Community School - and we consider it our mission to both build community and participate in the greater community. Find out what our community is all about!
Meet our New Team @ London & Marion
The teachers and staff at BCS Marion and London are all unique, but they are united in their passion for working with Buckeye students. Meet the wonderful people who work with Buckeye students day in and day out.
Meet Vice Principal Chris Gasteier
Our Vice Principal, Chris Gasteier, is happy the Buckeye educational model is designed “to go where the students are” and is eager to meet BCS students where they are in their educational journey and help them earn their diploma.
Meet Principal Steve Vanderhoff
Steve Vanderhoff is the principal of Mansfield and Marion Buckeye Community Schools. He brings leadership, mentoring, and a passion for helping every student reach the milestone of getting their diploma.
Meet Principal Richard Quisenberry
We have great leadership in Buckeye Community Schools - meet Principal Richard Quisenberry and learn how he’s aligned with our BCS mission.
Career Tech: Enhancing Student Futures
Career Tech Education is preparing students for work. If you want your diploma AND an advantage when you start your career, consider our Career Tech courses. We’re setting students on the path to success.
Meet Our Teachers @ Mansfield
Teachers make all the difference in a student’s journey through high school, and we have teachers with the passion, drive, and caring to get BCS students over the finish line. Meet the teachers at Mansfield!
Class2Career - Featuring the Automotive Pathway
Devin got a head start on his career in the automotive industry with our Automotive Pathway and passing his ASE certification. Find out why BCS works for Devin.
Meet Our Amazing Staff @ Mansfield
At BCS, we pride ourselves on putting together a staff of caring, creative, determined people who are here for our students in every possible way. We want you to meet them!
Making Diploma Dreams Happen: 2021 Commencement Speech
Alyssa Black, 2021 BCS graduate, said it best in her commencement speech “…we have all put in the time and effort in order to be here this evening.” Her full commencement speech with its insightful remarks is here.
Self-paced Learning and Accountability
Need to work at your own pace? We understand and accommodate that with a plan. Speed up, slow down, stay on current pace - we can work it out.
Fresh Start: Credit Recovery and Drop-out Prevention
BCS will help you find your path to graduation and beyond. We will partner with you to understand what you need, and how we can help you gain your diploma.